Montgomery County, TX Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental Parking Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- County Rules
- No STR parking ordinance
- Road Authority
- TX Code §545.307 governs
- HOA Control
- Deed restrictions apply
- County Roads
- Blocking prohibited
Summary
Montgomery County has no parking regulations specific to short-term rental properties in unincorporated areas. Subdivision deed restrictions and HOA rules are the primary source of parking requirements. Street parking on county roads must comply with Texas Transportation Code.
Sec. 545.302. STOPPING, STANDING, OR PARKING PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN PLACES. (a) An operator may not stop, stand, or park a vehicle:(1) on the roadway side of a vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street;(2) on a sidewalk;(3) in an intersection;(4) on a crosswalk;(5) between a safety zone and the adjacent curb or within 30 feet of a place on the curb immediately opposite the ends of a safety zone, unless the governing body of a municipality designates a different length by signs or markings;(6) alongside or opposite a street excavation or obstruction if stopping, standing, or parking the vehicle would obstruct traffic;(7) on a bridge or other elevated structure on a highway or in a highway tunnel;(8) on a railroad tr
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.
Full Breakdown
No county ordinance regulates parking at short-term rental properties in unincorporated Montgomery County. Texas Transportation Code §545.307 governs commercial vehicle parking on county roads. Residential parking rules, if any, come from HOA deed restrictions and vary by subdivision. On county-maintained roads, vehicles must not block traffic or create hazardous conditions. Guests at STRs should park on private property per HOA rules where applicable.
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